Dalit lawyer and human rights defender, Rajat Kalsan, faces fabricated charges and death threats due to his work defending Dalit communities in Haryana state. Forced to suspend his legal practice and leave his home town, he faces life imprisonment if convicted of the charges.

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Dalit lawyer and human rights defender, Rajat Kalsan, faces fabricated charges and death threats due to his work defending Dalit communities in Haryana state. Forced to suspend his legal practice and leave his home town, he faces life imprisonment if convicted of the charges.

1) TAKE ACTIONWrite a letter, send an email, call, fax or tweet:

Drop all politically motivated cases against Rajat Kalsan;

In consultation and agreement with Rajat Kalsan, promptly implement measures to guarantee his safety and enable the continuation of his work;

Immediately conduct a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation into the threats and attacks against Rajat Kalsan, and bring suspected perpetrators to trial, according to international fair trial standards.

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